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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Mateo Terrace Neighborhood of San Francisco, CA from $2,000 (6 Rentals)
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CitySouth
3055 La Selva LnSan Mateo, CA 94403
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2727 Edison
2727 Edison StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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San Mateo Terrace, San Francisco, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Mateo Terrace?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo Terrace Studio Apartments | $2,421 | $2,341 | $2,741 |
| San Mateo Terrace 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,280 | $2,400 | $4,875 |
| San Mateo Terrace 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,455 | $3,250 | $6,595 |
| San Mateo Terrace 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,550 | $3,143 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available San Mateo Terrace Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Mateo Terrace area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Hillsdale Garden priced from $2,341. Ivy Circle has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,400. Here are the most affordable San Mateo Terrace apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale Garden | Studio_e10a | Studio,1BA | $2,341 |
| Ivy Circle | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
| CitySouth | Embarcadero (A1D) | 1BR,1BA | $3,002 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Mateo Terrace, CA
As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Mateo Terrace area is the $4.88 price per square foot B_2.5 Model at Field House at Bay Meadows in the in the Western Hills neighborhood starting from $6,561. The second greatest value San Mateo Terrace apartment is the 2x2 2A Model at Azara San Mateo starting at $5,082 with a $4.71 price per square foot in the Western Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Mateo Terrace apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field House at Bay Meadows | B_2.5 | 2BR,2.5BA | $4.88 |
| Azara San Mateo | 2x2 2A | 2BR,2BA | $4.71 |
| 2727 Edison | Brentwood | 2BR,2BA | $3.51 |
| Crown Towers Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.13 |
| Bay Terrace | The Veranda | 3BR,2BA | $3.31 |
| Bridgepointe | 11CB | 1BR,1BA | $4.05 |
| CitySouth | Embarcadero (A1D) | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| Park Place at San Mateo | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $5.08 |
| Ivy Circle | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.69 |
| Hillsdale Garden | Studio_e10a | Studio ,1BA | $4.13 |
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Best Local Schools in San Mateo Terrace, San Francisco, CA
Meadow Heights Elementary
San Mateo-Foster City School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (254)
5 out of 10
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Best Local Schools in San Mateo Terrace, San Francisco, CA
Meadow Heights Elementary
San Mateo-Foster City School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (254)
5 out of 10
School data provided by Great Schools
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Mateo Terrace Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in San Mateo Terrace?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Mateo Terrace is under $3,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Mateo Terrace?
The cheapest apartment in San Mateo Terrace is Ivy Circle which is listed at $2,400, while the average apartment in San Mateo Terrace costs $6,012.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Mateo Terrace?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 585 regular apartments in San Mateo Terrace that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in San Mateo Terrace?
Cheap apartments in San Mateo Terrace have an average cost of $1,161 which is $4,851 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Mateo Terrace.
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